There’s just something about learning. “Epistemophila” or “the love of knowledge” is a word many of us can add to our list of words used to describe ourselves ( and boy, won’t you sound smart when you use it :). Personally, I absolutely love learning new things. I believe we all do to some extent. I want to see new things, experience new things, and most of all, learn new things. Usually, my love of learning tends to grow when I read, although I am not an avid reader (a little oxymoronic, don’t you think?). However, when I do read, I want it to be encouraging, eye-opening, and worth my time. So, I love to read books from Christian authors who teach the old paths in new ways. Sometimes they challenge me. Sometimes they open my eyes by confronting me with the facts that I overlooked or ignored in the past. Yet, from their experiences and personal studying, I glean little sheaves of wisdom in every page. I like to imagine that I am gleaning “handfuls of purpose” from a field like Ruth did (Ruth 2: 15-17). With the labors, sweat, tears, and even blood of many, I glean spiritually from their time and effort in the “fields” they planted. Their lives and stories teach me something. Like Ruth picking up the remaining barley that had fallen to the ground just for her, so am I. I am gleaning from the fields of others in words and actions, and my prayer is that this blog (one of my “fields”) will be beneficial for you as well. We’re here to learn and grow, and together we’ll find handfuls of purpose along the way.
Now, come on, friend. We’ve got a lot to learn and a field to glean :)
Sheaf of wheat
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